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Everything and Nothing / Re: Coolest thing ever!
« on: May 12, 2013, 08:59:03 PM »
Yes!
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Art and Literature, Movies and TV / Re: Now Reading, pt 2
« on: April 18, 2013, 01:36:37 PM »Recently saw this "Rookie's Guide to Lovecraft" which I consider a pretty good overview and starting point for anyone interested in learning about H.P. Lovecraft:Interesting site. Lot's of good info.
http://www.sundriesshack.com/2013/04/02/the-rookies-guide-to-h-p-lovecraft-in-1500-words-or-less/
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Everything and Nothing / Re: Slightly ambient-related writing
« on: April 02, 2013, 01:13:20 PM »
I just read it and really liked it. The music improv part was most enjoyable. I guess that comes partly from being a gear fanatic, but I did get pretty excited when the outboard gear was being described. The heck with the near sex, let's play with the gear some more. 
Good job, Mike.
Good job, Mike.
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Art and Literature, Movies and TV / Re: Now Reading, pt 2
« on: April 01, 2013, 08:54:10 PM »
Thanks for the info Mike and Chris. I'm looking forward to staring to read this. It sounds like I'm in for some interesting reading.
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Art and Literature, Movies and TV / Re: Now Reading, pt 2
« on: April 01, 2013, 08:26:53 AM »
Thanks for the recommendations Thomas and Chris. I'll probably start one this coming weekend.
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Art and Literature, Movies and TV / Re: Now Reading, pt 2
« on: March 31, 2013, 02:08:56 PM »
I've been hearing quite a bit about H.P.Lovecraft in the past year or so. I know Mike and Lena are big fans and are attending a festival where Mike is an invited guest. I have never read any Lovecraft. I was never a big horror genre reader although I did read some Poe in my youth and some Stephen King and Anne Rice in the '80's. I have been thinking about reading some recently , but never got around to it. Last week while driving home on a back road to my house I spotted a book lying in the middle of the road. Since I was all alone on the road I decided to stop and pick it up. It turns out it is a paperback copy of "The Best Of H.P.Lovecraft". I don't know if this was an omen or sign or what, but I guess it's time for me to try some. Any suggestions on what to read first? Mike? Anyone?
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Music Gearheads Tech Talk / Re: Vintage Gear
« on: March 31, 2013, 01:58:15 PM »
I have to agree with what has previously been written here. I also think a certain amount of lusting for vintage gear has to do with nostalgia. I think as I, and many others, as we get older are able to afford gear that we could only dream of in our youth. Another good example is buying vintage cars. They aren't better than what is out now, just so much cooler. I had a 1968 Triumph TR4 when I was eighteen. I loved that car. my brother has a '66 TR4 now. I have driven it and am surprised at how uncomfortable it is to drive. But, it's still fun. Of course my Toyota Corolla can probably out perform it and is LOT'S more reliable. Still, I can't help but smile when I drive his TR4. I have gotten rid of most of my vintage synths now and I do miss them, but the gear I have now needs very little maintenance and performs beautifully. I still can't help but lust after the vintage stuff, though and can't help but smile when I play it.
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Everything and Nothing / Re: Toasted sandwich fee at Subway?!
« on: March 27, 2013, 08:58:04 PM »
It's probably to cover the cost of the extra labor. 
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Now Playing / Re: Currently listening, part 1
« on: March 24, 2013, 08:57:22 PM »
Thanks Forrest, I just ordered it. Yes, I am doing much better the last few days. This old body just doesn't bounce back like it used to.
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Now Playing / Re: Currently listening, part 1
« on: March 24, 2013, 12:11:51 PM »
I didn't know Telomere had a new release out. I've always enjoyed his releases. Where is this available from, Forrest?
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Other Ambient (and related) Music / Re: AMBIcon 2013 Update
« on: March 24, 2013, 12:06:59 PM »
Nice work, Jeff. A live recording of AMBIcon? Now that would be nice. 
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Forum Member Projects News and Promotion / Re: solyaris music - flac download
« on: March 24, 2013, 12:05:07 PM »
I can't recommend this enough. I know a lot of you (those who still have good hearing) prefer the FLAC format. Some really good music here. Of course, I am waiting for the new release with the refurbished Rhodes.
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Hypnos News and Announcements / Re: Sunyata/ Inner Landscapes
« on: March 18, 2013, 04:03:12 PM »
Thanks, Richard! Me, too on Trances & Drones.
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Hypnos News and Announcements / Sunyata/ Inner Landscapes
« on: March 18, 2013, 01:30:24 PM »
I received this Saturday, but due to having back surgery Friday I am just getting around to listening to it now. ( I have plenty of listening time on my hands now). First off this is a beautiful package.. The artwork and the digipack are stunning! I just finished listening to Inner Landscapes and was really impressed with this work. I can't wait to dig into Sunyata in a little while. It is reminiscent of Trances and Drones which is one of my, if not my favorite Robert Rich releases. I can't recommend this enough especially with the introductory price on it for a limited time. Great job Mike and Robert! As usual, Lena shipped it out really quickly arriving here just three days after I ordered it.
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Hypnos News and Announcements / Robert Rich release
« on: March 10, 2013, 09:11:45 PM »
Is "Sunyata/Inner Landscapes going to be available at the Hypnos store?
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Forum Member Projects News and Promotion / Re: DataObscura New Releases
« on: February 17, 2013, 03:55:05 PM »
I just got this yesterday and am really enjoying it. I agree that the artwork is very good and fits with the music nicely. Great job Anthony and Thomas!
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Music Gearheads Tech Talk / Re: Is Analog the future for hardware synths?
« on: February 15, 2013, 10:31:40 PM »
Actually, I was exaggerating when I said I knew who half of the people mentioned are.
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Music Gearheads Tech Talk / Re: Is Analog the future for hardware synths?
« on: February 15, 2013, 10:25:15 PM »I agree that I would have liked to see several others interviewed and I don't know who half the people mentioned are. It still looks interesting.I'm not sure what "hardcore addition" means , but the film looks interesting.
I believe its a lot longer then the normal version will be. It says four hours long over 2 DVDs. Looks interesting but I have to admit that I am disappointed that no one from our little circle of music was interviewed for this documentary. And some people I suspect are only on the doc because they are popular. Like deadmau5, there is a really funny video of him floating around where he confuses a filter with a vco.
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Music Gearheads Tech Talk / Re: Is Analog the future for hardware synths?
« on: February 15, 2013, 02:21:43 PM »
For those interested in the resurgence of modular synthesis, I Dream Of Wires- Hardcore addition is now available to order. [url]http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2013/02/11/i-dream-of-wires-hardcore-edition//url] . I'm not sure what "hardcore addition" means , but the film looks interesting.
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Music Gearheads Tech Talk / Re: Is Analog the future for hardware synths?
« on: February 12, 2013, 09:58:39 PM »I try to take a sort of zen approach to modulars, a patch is here one day and gone the next. You can literally start with a clean slate at any time.Yes! That is one of the most frustrating and one of the most rewarding things about modulars.